Powerful professional people playing private prohibition poker for prizes pursuing philanthropic purposes? Say that three times and you’ll be in the know of what The Society of Young Philanthropists are up to lately.
Society of Young Philanthropists at Poker Night: Capitan David Moreno, Leila Kashani, Jessica Hekmat, Dina Rezvanipour, Dara Rezvanipour, Melody Nebati, Greg Levitan, David Duel, Ailin Dayani, Suraj Bhojwani and Shahab Neman.
The Society of Young Philanthropists hosted their 2nd Annual Prohibition Poker Night on Oct 14th at Aqua Lounge in Beverly Hills. Guests enjoyed sipping complimentary champagne donated by Pink Dot and snacking on appetizers by Aqua Lounge while they ‘wheeled and dealed’ like high-rolling poker and blackjack professionals.
SYP having fun while doing good
What is SYP?
The Society of Young Philanthropists (SYP), is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization designed to create a network of distinguished professionals by promoting philanthropic causes through charitable events. The goal of this organization is to offer an attractive and appealing opportunity for young professionals to contribute their resources and skills to charitable causes. Through these efforts, the Society of Young Philanthropists hopes to instill a commitment to philanthropy in the next generation of community leaders. Through these efforts, the Society of Young Philanthropists hopes to instill the next generation of professionals with.
The proceeds procured that evening went toward the Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s Fund. In the midst of all the fires in California, SYP gives assistance to the many firefighters and their families who are faced with personal difficulties and tragedies. For more information about this cause please visit www.lafra.org and for more information about SYP please visit www.philanthropysociety.org
Here is what the best poker players won that night:
1st prize- 2 night stay at Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas
2nd prize – Play Station 3
3rd prize- Bottle service at Guys and Dolls
4th prize – Hair cut by celebrity hair stylist Theodore Leaf from Chris McMillan Salon
5th prize- car detail
6th prize- Grey Goose magnum bottle
7th prize- 5 private training sessions at Sports Club LA
8th prize- $100 gift certificate from Pink Dot
9th prize- Bulgari cologne set
10th prize – $50 gift certificate to Mary and Robbs Westwood Café
Prizes for 2nd Annual Poker Night
What an amazing night! Can’t wait for the next SYP Event!